Tag: virginia_tourism

Governor Spanberger Awards $205,300 in Tourism Marketing Grants to 46 Local Programs

14 Oct 2026 9:43 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia awards $205,300 in matching grants to 46 tourism marketing programs, backed by $273,130 in local funds, to boost off-season visitation and support 276 partners statewide.

Politics and Government Business State Governments Economy Employment and Labor Travel and Tourism Abigail Spanberger Virginia Tourism Corporation Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Virginia tourism tourism marketing grants Carrie Chenery Rita McClenny Virginia Reston
Spanberger Names Virginia's First Director of Outdoor Recreation

29 Sep 2026 4:38 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger appoints Heather Barrar as Virginia's first Director of Outdoor Recreation, signs Executive Directive 3, and launches a statewide listening tour across all 10 tourism regions.

Politics and Government Business Health State Governments Economy Environment Employment and Labor Social Issues Abigail Spanberger Heather Barrar Virginia outdoor recreation Executive Directive 3 Danville Riverfront Park Outdoor Recreation Stakeholder Advisory Group Virginia tourism Virginia Reston